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Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
UNDER srneR's INFLUENCE.
Experience Of . Patient While in the
Hands OF the surgeon

tHc SutBeou-
The doctor got out his ether apparatus
and soon compounded a smell like a pho
tographers shop in olden days, while ont
Of the corner Of my eye l could see the
surgeon, who had taken Of his coat and
pulled some guards over his wrists and
arms, arranging his weapons in n neat
row on the dressing table. When the
doctor had his medicine ready he placed it
over my nose and mouth, with instruc
tions to breathe deeply two or three times.
The apparatus for giving ether consists OF
a box. in which the compound is placed,
and an oval india rubber mask. very plia-
BILE and flexible. projecting from it, with
a tap which allows communication be-
tween the two parts to be cut off or estab
lished at will. The mask part was placed
over my face. and l inhaled deeply once or
twice. with the only result that was seized
with a choking cough. which, however,
was soon followed by pleasant and rest
full sensation.
l felt as If were gently doing off on a
warm summers day, so l closed my eyes
and placed my arms down by my sides,
that they might not interfere with my
breathing. The doctor bent over me and
raised an eyelid. but l was wide enough
awake to say: Not yet. doctor" l was
rapidly going, though, and felt was begin
ming Ia lose consciousness. The light seemed
gently to fade away, giving place TO dark
ness that was not awful or horrible, but
soft and restful. There was no giddiness
or singing in the ears, but silence and
darkness settled down over me, and then
q red veil seemed to come from beneath
my eyes and TO float away into the increas-
ing gloom, gradually diminishing to red
spot, the only speck Of light left. Slowly
this faded away, and sight. hearing, voli-
ton and every sense with it. i had a dim
consciousness of existence. but my very
life seemed far away, buried under soft
masses of darkness. l do not know
whether l spoke, but my brain was
blank, and not thought crossed my
mind.
Al was numb, dead and still, the 81
lence of the grave; but with faint, un-
definable consciousness somewhere that
this was not death, but only the suspen-
sion of life. Darkness was all around;
not u darkness that might be felt, but one
that filed everything, covered everything
with black, impalpable and all pervading
presence. Gradually and softly rs it went
the light came back again, with no startled
Nohoei "s W "he'e = was ~ oi'ii'S' oS-
fore could shape q thought instinctively
remembered my position, ana knew the
operation was over. The figures in the
room grew distinct and clear. half rose
up in bed, and then a horrible feeling of
nausea and pain rushed upon me. had
lain down strong and well. l woke up
weak and throbbing with pain under my
bandages. splendid" cried the surgeon,
cheerfully, "all over, first rate! Not much
more than quarter of an hour over it."
During my trance they had cut and carved
me, sewed me up and handaged me with
out my knowing that had been touched.
Pail Mall Gazette.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
4 Wonderful BOOK,

We have received from the publishers. y.
Lothrop Company. Boston, Volume W Of
Wds -iwoke, bound in pretty cover. 1t
ought to be bound in steel.
A librarian said OF the earlier volumes
lately. They are literally read to pieces" +"
What sort Of a book do you think it is
that ought to be bound in steel'
We should like to believe that everybody
Is familiar with it. But we know that, Just
as good food is rare, so good books are not
Oh every mans table. An excess Of pepper
and spice is apt to accompany coarseness Of
Wand. Men and women and children. most
Of us, read what is lively" rather than
true and We learn to crave the pepper and
spice.
One in dozen families not 80 many
one in hundred-eats good food. About
proportion of good eating and reading is
quite as high in this as in any country. The
fact is some good food is little dry. Good
reading is never peppery. We are losing
our capacity for enjoyment of both when
we crave unwhOlesome stimulants.
Wide B,cuks is one of those rare collec-
IectiOns varied and bright enough to en-
gage the common reader and good enough
to lead the capable reader to higher pleas
ures and benefits.
Four volumes Of Wide Iirdke are now
in the bookstore. L and V In one style Of
binding and W and Y in another, Sl.75 q
volume.
A specimen monthly number can be got
by sending five cents to the publishers. who,
by the way. are also publishers of Baby
land.
Such magazines are helpers OF every
good interest everywhere. Let no family
be ignorant of them.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07

No reward could induce the negro surf
men on the North Carolina coast to walk
along the beach at night, especially dur
ing storm, when the lightning is fash
ing and the huge white capped breakers
come sputtering in on the sandy beach.
They imagine they can see in the phos
phorescent light the forms Of sailors who
were lost at sea, riding in astride of the
huge billows. On account of this super
stition it has been found impossible to in
duce negro cOastmen to enter the life
saving sci vice, no matter how well
adapted they may he for the work The
tedious night patrol along the desolate
seashore is what they object to. The
average seashore negro would almost
rather die than to encounter the vague
form of Il departed sailor man in the surf
or on the beach. Citizen.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07

The prospects Of electric lighting in
Europe are brighter than they have been
for scme time. There is a demand for
apparatus in spain, activity prevails in
Austria, some large installations are pro-
crossing in England, while in the land Of
the ''unspeakable Turk" a powerful SYM
dicate" has been formed TO push electric
lighting. beginning with a fifty years
monopoly III ConstantinOple. In England,
especially. important work is ahead; and
we judge, from the stray accounts of the
work being done ut bennington that the
plant there will lie an r'usua!ly large one
1t is nigh time that England had several
central electric lighting stations. and their
construction is evidently nearer ut hand
than seemed possible "A few months ago
Electrical World.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07

The common prejudice against snakes
finds no supporter in DIR. Abbott. He
has proved that many varieties are the
farmers and gardeners best friends, and
has harmlessly tested on himself the bit
ing powers Of several kinds usually sup
posed TO be poisonous. The common
water snake is one OF these; our author
states that they are vicious but not VEN
omous; they do not hesitate TO bite if ir-
ritated, but the result is like the prick Of
PIN This snake he has found. from
frequent experiments, does not require
constant access to the atmosphere, but
can live for days in well aerated water
Another much libeled snake is the hog
nose, often called ''tiathead or adder. :"
DR.. Abbott disbelieves in the power Of
snakes TO charm birds, and also in the
hoop variety, about whose mode Of
progress such wonderful stories occasion
ally appear. Regarding the size which
snakes are reported to reach, he quotes
the saying of an old village worthy:
when snakes come toward folks, every
foot looks yard long. The Epoch.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
I. Il. 4 w. Railway.

Reduced rates can be secured via the 1.
b. X ". railway. as follows:
On September 10Th. and morning Of the
Goth. ons fare for the round trip to almost
all points In Kansas. Texas. Nebraska,
Minnesota and Dakota, tickets good for
thirty days to return.
On September 10th to cath. inclusive. 81
for the round trip to the Indiana state fair
at Indianapolis. tickets good returning until
the Goth.
On September sth to 1ith. inclusive,
5000 for the round trip to Gettysburg.
Pa. tickets good returning until Septem-
Der 25th.
On September 18th to 18th. inclusive.
SIS 35 for the round trip to Philadelphia
Pa.
Ga September the 18th to 18th. good 60
ing until the 25th. SS9 30 for the round trip
to Denver. Col, tickets good until October
3lst to return. 2l2r
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
COMING EVENTS.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Grand
Organ Concert Thursday evening. Septem
Der $.
Thursday evening. Sept s,
Cora Van Tassel's great spectacular play,
THE Hidden Hand"
GRANp.-Thursday. Sept. S, Gus Will
liams.
GRAND.-''The Ivy Leaf" Friday and
September and 10.
Wednesday evening. Sept. IA,
Frederick Warde as ''Gslba, the Gladi-
afpr
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07

By his attorneys, Wallace X Coleman.
Joseph p. Sharp this morning brought suit
in the court Of common pleas against John
S. Barr. the well-knOwn Limestone street
book dealer. for 81, 1884, alleged to be due
the plaintiff. on contract for services as
clerk and book keeper. The petition states
that the plaintiff entered the employ OF Mr..
Barr for the period commencing Sept l..
1855. and ending January l. 1889. at the
following compensation: From Sept. l..
1855. till January l. 1855, $50 per month;
from January l. 1857. to January. lsss,
s62 u per month; from January l, lsss. to
January 1. 1889. S75 per month. Plaintiff
says that Sept. 5. defendant discharged the
plaintiff without any cause, wherefore the
nlainfiff sues TO recover the amount named.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
Pleasant Party.

Miss Maggie Pipes. residing at 27s west
Main street. was delightfully."- surprised last
evening by quite number Of her young
friends. The young people passed the
evening in social games and dancing.
Among those who were present were Misses
Rebecca Morris. Cora Turner. May Eli
fritz. Maud Hagermsn, Sallie Day. Carrie
Ludlow. Kate Collier, Hattie Thresher.
Viola Denmyre. Maggie and Thurza Pipes;
and Messrs. John Berry. Clark Eppley.
George Leifel. Tom Morris. Will Jackson.
Frank Elliott. Joe Young. Will North,
Wilbur Trout Aleck. Findly and Harry
lambert
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
LOCAL 6REvlTlES.

Attention, Elks, Regular weekly meet
ing tonight
Mrs. Thomas Crosby returned yesterday
from Detroit.
The Springfield seminary will open Mon
day, Sept Il.
Lieutenant Keller. of the Dayton police
force was in town yesterday.
Miss Mary Hughes. of Cincinnati, is stop
ping at Mr.. James Buford's.
Gen. E. Pat Crowley and Col. }. Geiser
left yesterday for Cincinnati.
Mr.. Muck" Harris. Of GAINESVILLE. is the
guest of Mr.. Charles Jefferies.
Mr.. c. E. Kyle. of New York City. was
the guest of Mr.. Sam Dodds yesterday.
Mr.. Charles Boyle, formerly travelling
auditor of the l. b. & W.. is in the city to-
day.
Miss Matte Parin left yesterday on visit
to friends in Cleveland and other northern
cities.
The notorious Lib Mitchell was fined s25
and costs this afternoon in police court for
drunkenness.
1t is expected that arguments In the
market house condemnation proceedings VIII
be completed this evening.
Mr.. George Burroughs, formerly OF the
Farm and Fireside, now Of Lafayette. Ind,
is visiting his parents on South Plum street.
Miss Jennie Beasley, the Cincinnati cor
respondent to the Cleveland Gdzeffe. and
agent for the Peoples Cyclopedia," is al
Mr.. Buford's, ls2 west High street
The public generally are invited to attend
the social to be given by the ladies tomor-
row, Thursday. evening at the Trinity Bar-
fist church, corner Mulberry and Limestone
streets.
Messrs. Bruce. Hauk & Co.. the i'm
porters and dealers in woolen cloths. cloth
ing and merchant tailors, have issued very
elegant and artistically engraved business
card for the new season.
Mr.. c. Q Davis. Columbus correspond
ent Of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. passed
through the city today, on his way to Ham
ilton. He was accompanied by Mr.. Manus
O'Donnell. an expert stenographer. of Lon
don. o.
Miss Anna Connable. Of Xenia, who has
been the guest of Miss Lulu Jeheriss. was
called home Unexpectedly YESTERDAY her
visit terminating much more suddenly than
she expected. Miss Jefferies was to have
given party for her.
Chief Simpson received telephone mes
sage last night stating that the hay was
still burning where the fire occurred in the
west end Saturday night. He and several
frpmen went out, but the fire had preceded
them
A little child Of RoseIli. the Italian fruit
dealer, was brought to DIR. Russelrs Office
this morning. with her left elbow joint dis
located from the effects of fall. The set
ting of ii panied her good deal. and she
scolded DIR. Russell. through her tears. in
the choicest Of Juvenile Italian.
The question OF forming a new school
district at Wilberforce will be decided to-
day Probate Judge Cooper appointed +.
J. Williamson. OF Beavercreek township.
Dan II. Gest. of Spring Valley. and Leroy
Green. of Yellow Springs. As commissioners
to take testimony As to the necessity of es-
tablishing . district, to fix the boundary
and locate the building. and they are on
the grounds today viewing the situation.
The district will undoubtedly be made
Xania Gnzcffc
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07

Royal weddings ought to be numerous
within the next few months. Recent sta
tistics point out that there are now in
Europe l0S princes and 60 princesses O;
Mariiageuble age. Only six Of these are
betrtthe1.-Chic:g News.
VIM y. Cromwell. assinee for Henry S
Ives & Co. made report to the superior
court yesterday. 1t is vOluminOus docu-
ment. filled with tables of ignres. The
liabilities are Sl7 666. l75. l6; the nominal
assets are SIS. .664. 26s. 80. and the actual
assets Sll. l.l22. .Ol6.76 Secured creditors
on loan account amount to SIS. i02. .24l.2l
Secured creditors. bills payable. are ST.
673. $40 30. The liabilities on stock loaned
amount to 81 l.OlO. 900. The amount due to
unsecured creditors is 50, $50, ll6. 1865.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
Free Fight at . Wedding.

Mr.. Ed Gull and Miss Dugan, two re-
spected young people, were married yester-
day. Last night belling party attacked
the house. on west Pleasant street. with
horns. tin cans. etc. Mr.. Gull decently set
up the beer and cigars several times TO
the older ones and gave some OF the
kids q dollar to treat themselves with.
Later the party returned. got very abusive.
and q free fight ensued. Considerable
blood was let and several black eyes ac-
quired. The groom does not seem to have
been to blame. Officer Durkee arrested b.
F. and Frank Kelly, father and son, and
Frank Ginnevan.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07

As it has been decided to continue the
presentation of Rome Under Nero" at
Cincinnati the Bee Line will make one
more cheap rate excursion. Tickets will
be sold for all trains Friday, September Q,
at the low rate of 81 for the round trip and
good returning until Monday. September
IL inclusive. Remember via the Bee Line
there is no change of cars and an Oppor-
tunity TO return every night after the close
of the performance. As this train stops At
Brighton STATEN.
d. B Martin. G. IL. Knight,
L. F. A. Ag't
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
GRAND ARMY REUNION.
One Cent . Mile to 81. Louis

This is the rate the Bee Line will make
open to everybody upon the occasion Of the
twentv-first national encampment q. A. X.
Tickets on sale September 24th to 21th, in
elusive, good to return till October 5th. in
elusive. As superior to all others. the Ohio
department cOmmandery has selected the
Bee Line en route to the encampment.
This reunion will be the grandest and most
successful in the history of the organization.
Call on Bee Line agent for time tables and
full particulars. 2l3s
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
SKULL FRACTURED.

A Colored Waiter At the LngOnda House
Badly Hurt.
Late this afternoon Nathan Gates. a
c plored waiter at the LagOnda house. was
seriously injured. He was attempting to
climb the rope of q pulley in the hotel
yard, when the hoisting apparatus over
head fell with tremendous force,
knocking him down and fracturing his
skull. A long cash was cut in the scalp.
which bled profusely. He was taken to
Dr. Russelrs Office, where Student Grim
dressed his injuries.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07

Excursion to Gettysburg Battlefield via
Pennsyi yiNanih Lines.
For the reunion of Ohio veterans and ded
icatiOn of Ohio memorial on Gettysburg
Battlefield. September lIth, the Pennsylva-
MIA lines west of Pittsburg will sell low
rate excursion tickets to Gettysburg on
September sth to 18th that will be good
returning unlil September 25th. 1857. Full
Information can be obtained from the near
est ticket agent of the Pennsylvania cOm-
pany. Pittsburg, Cincinnati 4 ST. Louis Ry.
Co., or Chicago. st. Louis X Pittsburg X.
X Co. As all stations will not have the
excursion tickets in stock it will be neces-
sary that notice be given the ticket agent
at the point where eXcursiOnists will take
one of the lines named two or three days in
advance. in order that tickets may be pro-
cured. Detailed information may be pro-
cured by addressing +. A. Ford, general
passenger agent, PittSburg. Pa. 200t-33b
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
Special Rates via \. Y. r. & O. to Phila-
delphia and Return.

For the centennial anniversary OF the
Federal constitution. to be held at Philadel-
phia. September 18th to 18th. the New
York. Lake Erie and Western railroad
company. lessee of the New York, Penn
sylvania and Ohio railroad. will sell excur-
sion tickets to Philadelphia rnd return. at
the rate of one full fare for the round trip,
via Waverley and the Lehigh valley. taking
in Lake Chautauqua, the Genesee and Sus-
through the wOrld-renOwned scenery of the
Lehigh valley. the .'SwitZerland of Ameri-
ca" from Waverley to Bethlehem. Tickets
will be good to return until September 22d,
inclusive. and good for stOp-Over at Chau-
tauqua. Parties desiring to attend the
celebration at Philadelphia should avail
themselves of this opportunity to take it in.
The Scenic Rorte of the World"
CLEVELAND, Sept. 8.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
.Au Ordnance

Accepting a plat Of lots laid Out by l. ". Frey
III addition TO the City of Springfield. o.
SECTION |. Belt ordained by the Ci ty council
Of the city Of Springfield. Ohio. That the plat
OF lots laid out by |. ". Frey. as of the date
OF August 10th. lSs1, in addition to said city
IL hereby accepted: and the streets and alleys
designated thereon are hereby declared Ia be
public streets, alleys and highways of said
city.
SEC. >. said acceptance is upon the express
condition that said city shall be forever eX-
empt from the payment of any damage what
ever. ami all persons shall be forever barred
from maintaining any claims for damages
against said city resulting to property abut
ting upon any Of said streets and alleys from
the grading. cutting. fitling pr other improy-
ing or repairing By said city of any Of said
streets or alleys.
SEC 2. This ordinance shall take effect from
and after its legal publication.
Passed September 9TH. 1857.
Z. 7. THOMAS.
Attest: President.
J. 5. SHEwALrER. City Clerk. 2l2m
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07

To the Editor Of the Republic:

To the Editor Of the Republic:
This Is the way in which the Times re-
ferred to the arrival OF colOred man from
Xenia. the other day. The result is quite
natural: the colored people are dropping
the paper like hot coal. There was .
tine when the colored people had to take
$, c as that. but the Times will be made
aware of the fact that the sun is too high
for il now. READER.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07

In the probate court yesterday creditors
OF the late Thomas Casad. of Yellow
Springs, asked for the appointment Of an
court and made oath that there was no es-
tate to administer on. that all the property
belonged to her. This did not satisfy the
creditors and day was set for hearing the
case. when inquiry will be- made into the
matter-Xenia Gazette.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07

To persons wishing to attend the Friends
yearly meeting at Oskaloosa Iowa, the |.
b. 4 w. will sell for train No. 3, leaving
Springfield at sis p. II, Monday. Septenl-
ber 5, tickets. at $500 for the round
trip. Tickets will be good for thirty days
tOreturn. 2O1r
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07

Tomorrow Thursday is the regular
meeting day Of the Flower Mission. and the
usual session will be held at their head
quarters, room No. Blacks opera house.
There is an unusually large number Of sick
people to bs supplied with flowers tomor-
row. and it is hoped that those who have
them 10 spare will be liberal. Flowers may
be left at the mission any time between S
and 10 O'Clock q. IN.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
John Brown Post, q. 4 X.

lar meeting Of John Brown post, No. 633
Commander Sol. Wise presided. General
orders from department headquarters. Nos.
:. s. . and 10. were read. COmrade ID.
Fields. of Drummond post, No. l4l, De
cafur ILL., was present
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07

Persons wishing first-class private
boarding house will find il at Mrs. Berry's,
ll6lg west Main street, where they can
have furnished rooms. single OF in suites;
the only large and iirst-cIass private board
ing house in the city; also very desirable
place for transient bOarders.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
Tn. BABY "am stopped Up."

I'VE took it out riding in its carriage and
il went 70 sleep. II caught cold while We
were carving it from the carriage back into
the house" The HOLMAN ADJUSTABLE
BABY CARRIAGE can be detached from the
wheels and carried into the house without
disturbing the baby. See advertisement
and send for catalogue. 275 Wabash ave
nue., Chicago. Ill.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
A Big CrOn,

There is a fair crop of clover seed this
year. besides bug surplus left from last
year. Messrs. Hamilton. Brooks & Co.
have been buying. but will drop out Of the
market for couple of days.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
THE Mu.( Aare~nI,l.

A. well rs the most effective method OF dis
pelling headaches. colds and fevers, or
cleansing the system. is by taking few
doses of the pleasant California liquid fruit
remedy. Syrup Of Figs. soc. and 81 bot
ties for sale at Casper's drugstore.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07

Officer Philip l.. Robinson died in Chi
cago from the effect Of the bullet wound in
fiicted on him by Chow Lamb. . Chinese
OF the night of August 81.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
Notice.

NOTICE IL hereby given that the undersigned
~ has been duly appointed and qualified as
assignee OF Thomas l.. Arthur. All claims due
said Thomas l.. Arthur should be paid to the
Undersigned All persons holding claims
against said Thomas L. Arthur should present
the same. duly verified. within the time 2ro
vided BY law. ALBERT II. kCNKLE.
$50 Assignee Of T. l.. Arthur
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-09-07
Sale Of Desnarate Claims.

THE undersigned, assignee in trust for the
l benefit of the creditors Of o. II. Anderson,
will sell the desperate claims belongi ng to the
estate ofO ii. Anderson at public auction. ut
his la ONCE. room II Arcade building Spring
neld. Ohio. on the Eth day of September, A b.
lS6,, at 10 Il. M.
Terms-CaSh.
2l2td CHASE STEWART. Assignee.